My baby brother's baby girl is turning one soon and my family was together to celebrate a wedding.

There was a time that it didn't seem that these moments would be possible. Having family separated by distance and sorrow is challenging. But, what a blessing when everything falls into place.

In the fall, my son will be going into high school, at my alma mater no less. I never thought kids and marriage were for me and now I have a teenager and a nine-year-old. I always knew it would be difficult. But, I wasn't prepared for how amazing it continues to be having these humans in our lives.

They are funny and smart. Kind and often exasperating, so full of endless love.

Here's a recap of the last two months thanks to the randomness of my Instagram posts.

PTA is pretty awesome.

I went outside my comfort zone and joined the PTA a few years ago. My heart is so full of peace thanks to the women involved. The dedication and commitment I have witnessed make me want to be a better person.

A post shared by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on May 3, 2019 at 4:05am PDT

Confirmation

My son made his confirmation! I've been struggling with my Catholic faith for some time but witnessing him become confirmed and receiving communion was so beautiful. Until women are seen as equals and everyone is seen as God's children, I am not sure I can completely be part of the church. This saddens me to no end.

A post shared by Mary Johnson (@mryjhnsn) on May 9, 2019 at 7:23pm PDT

Another Cleveland Feis

I love watching my girl dance! And, every time she gets a little bit better. This time she practiced controlling disappointment and controlling emotions when her bestie placed at the Cleveland Feis and she didn't.

Art and dance classes

Both my kids take Irish dance and both started at the Beck Center in Lakewood for different reasons. My oldest took acting and art. My daughter took ballet. Now, my son is back at the Beck for art and acting and my daughter is sticking with Irish dance. While at the Beck, we finally got to see what we've only heard about...

Get out!

The kids have a few planned things this summer. As I said, one is taking art classes once a week. The other has dance one a week starting in July. One is heading off to her first, week-long away camping trip and the oldest will probably do acapella camp. Other than that, they are on their own. I'm making them explore our city, go to the pool, head off to the library, and veg-out! As long as they read and do their chores, it's their summer.

Despite the reminder at the start of the week, I still forgot that I wanted to bake for the school fall festival. As I scanned pinteres...

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